Description
Baroque Soirée – Locatelli · Vivaldi · Scarlatti · Barsanti · Naudot · Boismortier (UNITED CLASSICS) - CD
UPC: 8713545220681
MPN: T2CD2012068
Brand Name: UNITED CLASSICS
Overview
Baroque Soirée gathers a vibrant selection of Baroque gems, performed by the distinguished ensemble Florilegium with leading soloists Ashley Solomon (flute/recorder), Rachel Podger (violin), Daniel Yeadon (cello), and Neal Peres Da Costa (harpsichord). This recording combines Italian virtuosity, French elegance, and Scottish folk-inspired melodies, offering listeners a colorful portrait of 18th-century musical life. The program highlights Locatelli’s grandeur, Vivaldi’s lively concertos, Scarlatti’s keyboard brilliance, Barsanti’s Scots Tunes, Boismortier’s refined trio sonata, and Naudot’s spirited caprices.
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album
- Total Length: 53:16 minutes
- Country of Manufacture: EU
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Performers:
- Ashley Solomon – flute, recorder
- Rachel Podger – violin
- Daniel Yeadon – cello
- Neal Peres Da Costa – harpsichord
- Ensemble: Florilegium
Interesting Facts
- Florilegium is one of the leading period-instrument ensembles, known for vibrant interpretations and historically informed performances.
- Barsanti’s Scots Tunes reflect the fascination of Baroque composers with folk traditions, blending rustic charm with classical counterpoint.
- Rachel Podger is celebrated worldwide as one of the finest Baroque violinists of her generation.
- Recorded at the historic Forde Abbey, Dorset (UK), June 1995, adding natural resonance to the performance.
Track Listing
Pietro Locatelli – Trio Sonata in A Major, Op. 5 No. 3
- Andante – 3:06
- Largo – 3:06
- Allegro – 3:17
- Vivace – 4:42
Antonio Vivaldi – Concerto in D Major 5. Sonata in D major K.353 (D. Scarlatti) – 2:59 6. Sonata in D minor K.294 (D. Scarlatti) – 5:05
Francesco Barsanti – 7 Scots Tunes 7. Broom of Cowdenknows – 0:35 8. Lord Aboyne's Welcome – 0:52 9. The Lass of Pealie’s Mill – 1:44 10. Pinkie House – 1:18 11. Ettrick Banks – 1:55 12. Dumbarton Drums – 1:14 13. Lochnabar – 1:28
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Trio Sonata in A Minor, Op. 37 No. 5 14. Allegro – 2:59 15. Andante – 2:10 16. Allegro – 2:02
Jean-Jacques Naudot – Caprice, Op. 7 17. Vivace – 2:32 18. Largo – 1:18 19. Allegro – 1:46 20. Tambourin – 1:26 21. Minuet – 2:17 22. Chaconne – 2:06
Total Time: 53:16 minutes
Publishers
- Label: Columns Classics / FFC
- PInternational LC 29413
- © 1996 T2 International BV
- Manufactured & printed in the EU
- Distribution: UNITED CLASSICS
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